Late presentation of midgut malrotation in a young adult. Issue 11 (19th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lodhia, Jay; Salewi, Anande Kumbwaeli; Sway, Happiness; Sadiq, Adnan; Msuya, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 11(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11-19
• Subjects: Adult -- Gastric outlet obstruction -- Ladd's procedure -- Midgut malrotation; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac515
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly due to partial or complete failure of rotation of the midgut in fetal life. Majority of the cases present in the neonatal period and 90% within the first year. Adult presentation is rare and the true incidence is unknown as some cases pass undiagnosed. Whirlpool sign is pathognomic for midgut malrotation and management involves surgery.